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The Definitive Gold ETF Guide: Gold Bullion ETFs 101

Andy H — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:11:02 +0000

The label “gold bug” may suggest a kooky old man who spends a lot of time in his basement reading conspiracy theory newsletters. The truth, however, is that there are many legitimate reasons to trade in gold and its derivatives. Gold has been proven time and time again to be an excellent “safe haven” investment, a holding that will appreciate in value during times of economic uncertainty. As such, gold may offer some valuable hedging and diversification benefits for a long-term portfolio. For this reason, gold is also an effective “dollar hedge” - it tends to rise as investors become uneasy with the idea of keeping their holdings tied up in the U.S. currency. In recent years, China has begun shifting its reserve holdings away from investments in U.S. Treasuries and towards hard currency (gold and silver). China has also encouraged its citizens to beef up their precious metals holdings, [...]

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Which Gold ETF is Right For You?

Michael Johnston — Tue, 26 May 2009 13:33:03 +0000

It’s no secret that ETFs are rapidly attracting investor dollars away from traditional mutual funds and other investment vehicles. Coupled with the rise of the ETF industry as a whole, an extended period of extreme financial turmoil has made gold ETFs one of the most popular investments in today’s environment. To meet the demand, a number of gold ETFs have popped up. But buyer beware – not all gold funds are the same. Here’s a look at seven of the largest gold ETFs on the market today, along with their objectives and methodologies. iShares COMEX Gold Trust (IAU): This trust seeks to match the day-to-day movement of the price of gold bullion. IAU has more than $2.0 billion in assets, consisting primarily of gold bullion, and an expense ratio of 0.40%. E-TRACS UBS Bloomberg CMCI Gold Total Return ETN (UBG): This exchange-traded note is a subordinated debt instrument designed to track the performance [...]

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